The average train between York and Margate takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is an hourly train service from York to Margate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between York and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Margate. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Margate station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
York to Margate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Margate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Margate station.
Book your York to Margate train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between York and Margate is 331.3 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from York to Margate via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 43m.